Explore CAD Manager jobs across the UK. Take the lead in managing drawing production, digital standards, and technical delivery in design teams.
CAD Managers are senior professionals responsible for overseeing the production and management of 2D and 3D drawings across architecture, engineering, or interior design projects. These roles require in-depth expertise in AutoCAD (and often Revit), leadership of drafting teams, quality control of drawing sets, and the development of CAD standards and workflows.
A CAD Manager ensures consistency, efficiency, and accuracy across technical documentation, working closely with project leaders, BIM teams, and IT staff. This position is ideal for experienced CAD Technicians or Coordinators ready to move into team leadership and digital operations. For up-to-date salary benchmarks and career paths, visit our BIM, Specialist & IT Salary Guide.
If you’re an experienced CAD professional or transitioning into a digital management role, these FAQs provide clarity on responsibilities, skills, and progression routes for CAD Managers.
They lead the production and coordination of technical drawings, maintain CAD standards, support drafting teams, manage software updates, and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of digital output.
CAD Managers typically focus on 2D drafting and basic 3D modelling workflows, while BIM Managers oversee full information modelling strategies, coordination, and compliance with BIM protocols.
Usually 5–10 years of experience as a CAD Technician or Senior Technician, with proven leadership, technical delivery, and deep software expertise.
AutoCAD is essential. Many CAD Managers also work with Revit, MicroStation, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, plus document control systems.
Salaries typically range from £45,000 to £60,000 depending on the size of the studio, team responsibilities, and sector. Visit our BIM, Specialists & IT Salary Guide for benchmarks.
Architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, and fit-out firms all require CAD Managers to support design documentation and technical workflows.
It’s a combination. CAD Managers must maintain technical accuracy while also managing people, mentoring staff, and setting office-wide drawing standards.
Progression may include roles like Head of Technical Delivery, BIM Manager, Design Technology Lead, or broader studio management positions in digital operations.
Meet the team at HAUS Careers. An Architecture and Design recruitment agency in London, we are a team of ex-industry professionals with varied backgrounds and specialist knowledge in a multiplicity of sectors. At HAUS we love design and have a passion for great Architecture.
Our varied backgrounds and relevant experience allow for a deeper understanding of our industry. Our expert knowledge of Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Interior Design, Urban Design and Creative Support allows us to identify talented professionals and the best practices.
We work with London’s best practices and ensure our candidates are always placed in the right environment. We have a great relationship with both our clients and candidates for this exact reason. We are always looking for the most talented designers and professionals to ensure our industry’s future continues to grow.
At HAUS we understand from experience that recruitment is more than just matching someone’s skillset to a job description.
We are always looking to launch professionals next step in the industry. That’s why we get to know our candidates. We welcome the opportunity to meet over a coffee, tea or beer (or all of the above) so we can get a stronger understanding of their career aspirations and match their specialist skills and experience to the right role.
If you know someone who you think would be suitable for one of our positions, then please do not hesitate to send your name, and the contact details for the person you are referring, to hello@hauscareers.com
If the person you refer is successfully placed, and they pass a three-month probationary period, you’ll receive £150, and we will also donate £150 to a charity of your choice.
There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make either.
Refer a friend and get a £300 referral fee when we get them a job.
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